LOTEMAX SM (loteprednol etabonate)
Lotemax SM is a corticosteroid gel used for patients recovering from eye surgery. It helps patients with the inflammation and pain that typically occur after these procedures. This medication is prescribed to manage the eye's natural response to surgical trauma and support a smoother recovery.
How LOTEMAX SM Works
This medication works by inhibiting the body's inflammatory response to surgical triggers. It binds to and activates glucocorticoid receptors, which helps reduce swelling, capillary dilation, and the formation of scar tissue. Additionally, it is thought to block the production of prostaglandins to further decrease inflammation and pain.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 2019-02-22
- Patent Cliff
- 2036
- Routes
- OPHTHALMIC
- Dosage Forms
- GEL
LOTEMAX SM Approval History
What LOTEMAX SM Treats
2 indicationsLOTEMAX SM is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Inflammation
- Pain
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Clinical Trial Registry
12 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04555694 results posted | TC-2020-DexRes | Ph 4 | completed | Comparing Treatment of Dry Eye With Intracanalicular Dexamethasone, Restasis, and/or Lotemax |
| NCT01437982 | 628 | Ph 4 | completed | A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5% |
| NCT01443442 results posted | MAC-06-11 | Ph 4 | completed | Bepreve vs. Alrex in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Allergic Conjunctivitis |
| NCT01475643 results posted | 670 | Ph 3 | completed | Loteprednol vs Prednisolone for the Treatment of Intraocular Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery in Children. |
| NCT03098953 | 881 | Ph 1 | completed | Evaluation of the Safety, Systemic Pharmacokinetics, and Tolerability of Single and Repeat Ocular Installations |
| NCT01853696 results posted | 2013-0424 | Ph 4 | completed | Comparison of Corticosteroid Dosing Regimens After Endothelial Keratoplasty |
| NCT00699153 results posted | 526 | Ph 3 | completed | Loteprednol Etabonate in an Ophthalmic Base vs Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery |
| NCT00705159 results posted | 550 | Ph 4 | completed | Safety and Efficacy of Zylet vs Lotemax, Tobramycin and Vehicle in Pediatric Blepharoconjunctivitis |
| NCT02028312 | CEI.HER-002 | Ph 4 | withdrawn | A Phase IV, Randomized, Parallel Group, Investigator-Masked Evaluation of the Effect of Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel 0.5% on the Initiation of Dry Eye Treatment With Restasis® |
| NCT01724892 | othana001 | Ph 4 | completed | Comparison the Effects of Dexamethasone and Loteprednol on Epithelial Healing |
| NCT01060072 results posted | 577 | Ph 3 | completed | Evaluation of Loteprednol Etabonate Versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation and Pain Following Cataract Surgery |
| NCT01010633 results posted | 576 | Ph 3 | completed | Loteprednol Etabonate Versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation and Pain Following Cataract Surgery |
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
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LOTEMAX SM FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)LOTEMAX SM is indicated for the treatment of Inflammation; Pain.
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